Brown’s Bay

Best months: Jan–Apr

Protected Area

Bequia Marine Conservation Area

Why dive here

With 267+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, humpback whales, nurse sharks, orcas and sea turtles - Brown’s Bay offers some of St. Vincent's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.

Best timeJan–Apr

WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit

Marine lifeDolphins, Humpback Whales, Nurse Sharks, Orcas and Sea Turtles · 267+ species recorded

Water27-30°C · warmest August, September, October

CharacterReef dive

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Brown’s Bay is one of those sites we always come back to when we want to just drift and watch the world go by. It’s a short boat ride from Port Elizabeth, a real easy entry, and then you’re just floating along. Usually, the current pushes you south to north, a gentle ride over a sloping reef that starts at about five metres and maxes out around 15m. We love the boulders here, covered in sea fans that sway with the current, and you’ll find some robust pillar and staghorn corals too. It’s a great spot for spotting some of the smaller, more unusual stuff if you take your time and really look. We’ve had fantastic luck finding Spinyhead Blennies tucked into crevices, and Goldline Blennies poking their heads out. Keep an eye out for Mottled Conger Morays in the deeper cracks; they’re a bit shyer than the usual green morays. It’s a perfect site for a relaxed dive, especially if you’re newer to drift diving, or just want to take it easy and let the reef come to you. You’ll be comfortable here, whether you’re making your first few dives or just fancy a mellow afternoon.